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Take your mental health to boot camp

Fitness boot camps have become a popular with people looking to shed a few pounds and get into shape. Now, Chris Boyd, a registered clinical counsellor in Coquitlam, is looking at applying the same concept to mental health.
Chamber gives cautious nod to minimum wage hikes

Chamber gives cautious nod to minimum wage hikes

Money in pocket now, but cuts in hours could come later as businesses adjust, Webster warns
Backyard bird count paints global picture

Backyard bird count paints global picture

That little green hummingbird with the fuchsia neck feathers that’s been hanging out at your feeder may just be a sign of climate change.
Shuttle bus pilot program recommended

Shuttle bus pilot program recommended

Port Moody staff are recommending the city proceed with a pilot program this summer for a local transit service along an 8-km loop that will link Inlet Centre with Rocky Point Park and and Moody Centre.
High cost of living a throne speech target

High cost of living a throne speech target

B.C.’s lieutenant governor opened a new session of the legislature today (Tuesday) with the throne speech.

One injury in B&E that was interrupted

Two people sustained minor injuries Friday evening after interrupting a break-and-enter at their home in the 600-block of Poirier Street in Coquitlam. Mounties said in a statement that three men allegedly broke into the home shortly before 8:30 p.m.

Cause of fire at Port Moody marina is not known

Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that sank two boats and damaged several others shortly after midnight Saturday at Port Moody’s Reed Point Marina.

PoCo Fire switches radios to E-Comm network

Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services is switching to the E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network, a move the department says will allow for better communication with other emergency officials in the Tri-Cities.
Evergreen delays on Saturday

Evergreen delays on Saturday

Evergreen Extension riders will have to change trains at the Burquitlam station on Saturday.
Court hears harrowing tales of youth prostitution victims

Court hears harrowing tales of youth prostitution victims

Coquitlam advocacy organization says public needs to be aware that pimps are luring teens via social media